Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019

Statement on the Death of Al Qaida Terrorist Organization Member Hamza bin Laden

September 14, 2019

Hamza bin Ladin, the high-ranking al-Qa'ida member and son of Usama bin Ladin, was killed in a United States counterterrorism operation in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region. The loss of Hamza bin Ladin not only deprives al-Qa'ida of important leadership skills and the symbolic connection to his father, but undermines important operational activities of the group. Hamza bin Ladin was responsible for planning and dealing with various terrorist groups.

Categories: Statements by the President : Al Qaida terrorist organization member Hamza bin Laden, death.

Names: bin Laden, Hamza.

Subjects: Deaths : bin Laden, Hamza, member of the Al Qaida terrorist organization; Terrorism : Al Qaida terrorist organization; Terrorism : Counterterrorism efforts; Terrorism : Global threat.

DCPD Number: DCPD201900619.